PO
Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Labor Relations)
Patent and Trademark OfficeAlexandria, VA · Management
$169,279 – $197,200
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
Lead the labor relations function for a federal agency, managing union negotiations and grievance procedures across three bargaining units while advising senior leadership on labor-management matters. This role suits experienced HR professionals who thrive in complex labor environments and can navigate federal employment law with confidence.
Our summary, not Patent and Trademark Office’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent
- Experience overseeing negotiated grievance procedures
- Experience advising management on agency grievance procedures for bargaining unit employees
- Experience advising on union matters including bargaining agreements
- Experience supervising a labor relations team
- US citizenship and federal eligibility
Nice to have
- Proficiency in accountability and performance management
- Proficiency in customer service
- Proficiency in decisiveness
- Proficiency in flexibility and adaptability
- Proficiency in integrity and ethical behavior
- Proficiency in interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in oral communication
- Proficiency in problem-solving
- Proficiency in resilience under pressure
- Proficiency in written communication